Jeffrey Gerrish | |
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| Deputy United States Trade Representative | |
| Assumed office March 19, 2018 | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Preceded by | Michael Punke |
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| Political party | Republican |
| Education | University at Albany, SUNY Duke University School of Law |
Jeffrey Gerrish is an American lawyer. Currently the Deputy United States Trade Representative,[1] Gerrish was previously a partner in the International Trade Group at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom. Gerrish was a member of President Trump's trade transition team.[2]
Gerrish has experience litigating trade disputes before the United States Department of Commerce, International Trade Commission, federal courts, North American Free Trade Agreement bi-national panels, and the World Trade Organization.[3] He has been appointed by the chief judge of the United States Court of International Trade to serve as a member of the court's Rules Advisory Committee.[1]
He is due to lead the US-delegation in trade-talks with China in mid-January 2019. He is seen as having a close world view to Robert Lighthizer, who mentored him, and so, is expected to take a tough stance against China in these talks.[4]
References
- ^ a b "President Donald J. Trump Announces Intent to Nominate Personnel to Key Administration Posts". The White House. June 9, 2017. Retrieved June 16, 2017.
- ^ Lawder, David (December 13, 2016). "Trump packs trade team with veterans of steel wars with China". Reuters. Retrieved June 16, 2017.
- ^ Wagner, Erich (June 14, 2017). "Appointee Watch: An FBI Director Nominee, Defense Picks and More". Government Executive. Retrieved June 16, 2017.
- ^ Martin, Will. "Washington and Beijing just agreed fresh trade talks, but the man leading the US delegation should have China worried". Business Insider. Retrieved January 4, 2019.
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